Audience: Adults Have you surplus seeds or seedlings to share with others? Exchange your surplus seeds and seedlings for a variety you don’t have. Be sure to bring something to exchange! Learn from each other about seed sowing and nurturing seedlings through to fully established, happy plants. FREE event – drop in session at Ardkeen Library

Audience: Infant and Junior class Request access to an activity booklet pdf to print for infant and junior class about Franklin the Frog, a frog who loves science and exploring nature. Register your interest HERE.

Audience: Adults Experience a charming boat tour with Riverboat Adventures along the River Barrow from Graiguenamanagh in County Kilkenny. The river is a meandering, unspoilt and uncrowded waterway. Discover the natural beauty and unique riverside landscape of Ireland’s Ancient East and beyond, led by Eoin Bolger, a resident of Graiguenamanagh. Limited availability | Capacity of the boat: 12 people | Duration: 1 hour 3 Sessions will be available: 12.00 PM | 1.00 PM | 2.00 PM Meet 10 min before at the Quay, Graiguenamanagh, County Kilkenny All Tours are subject to the weather conditions. FREE event, BOOKING essential.

Audience: 5th and 6th class Ever wonder what a tree does all day? Come explore the wonderful world of leaves! From the tiny veins that carry water, to the way trees use sunlight to “eat”, we’re diving into the science of the forest. We’ll look at cool patterns, identify different tree friends, and learn how trees give us the oxygen we breathe! 1,5h workshop 2 sessions: 9.30 AM and 11.30 AM FREE event, BOOKING essential

Audience: 3rd to 6th class Join the Explorers Team as they dive deep into the world the incredible sharks that live around Ireland and where to find them. Learn about mermaid purses and how we can all help record and monitor shark and skate species around our shores. Perfect for 3rd to 6th-class students and teachers, this interactive session will explore marine biodiversity and citizen science. FREE Event. Ready to explore? Register today at https://setu-ie.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Cx2o8Uj5RR2Xkyh1QZCoXA

Audience: Adults Join Kilkenny Naturalist’s Field Club, with Anna Collins (Bat Conservation Ireland) for a bat walk and talk through the various habitat in the park, watching and listening for bats at night. FREE event, BOOKING essential. >> Book HERE (Select the correct date, 19 May; then the event will appear).

Audience: 5th and 6th class Ever wonder what a tree does all day? Come explore the wonderful world of leaves! From the tiny veins that carry water, to the way trees use sunlight to “eat”, we’re diving into the science of the forest. We’ll look at cool patterns, identify different tree friends, and learn how trees give us the oxygen we breathe! 1,5h workshop 2 sessions: 9.30 AM and 11.30 AM FREE event, BOOKING essential

Audience: 3rd to 6th class Join the Explorers Team as we head on an Ocean Adventure to explore the microscopic marvels that help support all life on our planet including a true Ocean Giant, the Blue Whale. From tiny plankton to marvellous marine mammals, to tiny crustaceans and supersized fish. Perfect for 3rd to 6th-class students and teachers, this interactive session will explore the incredible range of biodiversity that lives in our ocean and how they are all important, no matter what the size. FREE Event. Ready to explore? Register today at https://setu-ie.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IXob65-UR-OEqLcT8K5qPw

Audience: Primary school (5th and 6th class) Dave takes us on a journey of discovery through the reptile and arachnid world. You will discover how these creatures, see, hear, and hunt in their natural habitat. Witness their amazing talents that help them survive in a hostile world. Students get to touch and hold some of the animals. Our goal is to spark an interest in nature that instils respect for these misunderstood animals. Dave will also be giving students ideas on how they can do their bit for conservation. 3 sessions of 45 min: > 10.15- 11.00 > 11.10-11.55 >…

Audience: SETU staff and family – private event Dave takes us on a journey of discovery through the reptile and arachnid world. Where you will discover how these creatures, see, hear, and hunt in their natural habitat. We witness their amazing talents that help them survive in a hostile world. Students get to touch and hold some of the animals. Our goal is to spark an interest in nature that instils respect for these misunderstood animals. Dave will also be giving students ideas on how they can do their bit for conservation. 1 session of 45 min: > 2.45 pm…

Audience: Adults and Family Help construct a giant mosaic on Annestown Shore using natural materials found on the beach with artist and geologist Tina Keating. Discovery walk along Annestown beach to uncover the ancient history of the coastline, the prehistoric landscapes encapsulated in the rocks, like snapshots frozen in time.Then using these same rocks and all the other natural materials of the beach we will create a Giant Beach Mosaic. Great fun! And just think of all the exercise, wellbeing, mindfulness and the little bit of local knowledge you will get too. FREE event – no booking required

Audience: Adults Have you ever wondered what’s beneath the waves?  Ever considered exploring the coastal waters of Ireland to see the beautiful, alien world below? Come and find out about snorkelling and SCUBA diving in Ireland with Waterford Harbour Sub Aqua Club.  We will be at Guillamenes in Tramore, County Waterford on Saturday 6th June from 9am-5pm to carry out our annual dive-a-thon and underwater clean-up of this beautiful swimming spot.  Members of the club will be above and below the water for the day and will be happy to answer any questions you may have, show you the equipment…